This is a presentation to show Todorov theory of equilibrium.

1. By Dylan Lad

3. Todorov suggested that conventional narrative are structured in 5 stages:
1. A state of equilibrium at the outset
2. A disruption of the equilibrium by some by some actions
3. A recognition that there has been a disruption
4. An attempt to repair the disruption
5. A reinstatement of equilibrium
 He argued that narrative involves a transformation.
 The characters of the situations are transformed though the progress of disruption

4. Equilibrium
 Displaying a happy start to a movie
 Characters are happy and everything is going on as I
should be
In relation to Shrek: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmn12HszN8c)
1. The opening scene is when Shrek is reading a typical
fairy princess story.
1. This includes a princess getting taken away and be
rescued by a ‘hero’

5. Disequilibrium
 A problem will occur and disrupt the order
In relation to Shrek:
1. When Shrek gets locked in the room and is not
allowed to go to Fiona's engagement with Prince
Charming

6. Recognition of disruption
 Characters recognise the disruption to the plot and
this is then followed up by a scene of chaos
In relation to Shrek:
1. When Shrek escapes from the room he is locked in
and then goes to the engagement and ruins Prince
Charming's chances with her.

7. Attempt to resolve disruption
 The characters try's and resolves the disruption/ issue
In relation to Shrek:
1. Puss in Boots and Donkey try and stop Shrek from
spoiling the moment by causing problems for him.

8. New Equilibrium
 The ending of the movie
 This is where there is a new plot and everything is
resolved and back to ‘Normal’
In relation to Shrek:
1. Shrek and Fiona get married and live ‘Happily ever
after’.